On FBN today they were discussing how Trump had donated a “yuge” check 25 years ago to save the parade.
Not only that
In 1984 Trump was asked by Mayor Ed Koch to take charge of building a Vietnam War memorial for NYC, Trump successfully completed the project under budget and ontime. He donated $1 million of his own money.
Trump was finally recognized in 2008.
https://www.vietnamveteransplaza.com/2011/10/2008-honoree-of-the-year-donald-trump/